Question 1

is a high iga level bad?

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Probably not: A slightly elevated total IgA level is rarely significant by itself, and may result from recent infection or may just be your personal normal level. If the level so incredibly high that it is greater than all the other blood proteins, or if accompanied by recurrent or severe infections, then it could suggest a problem. If you have further questions, see your doctor or a clinical immunologist.

Question 2

what does a high iga level mean?

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Nothing bad: Iga is the amount of immunoglobulin a and it can be measured in the blood serum and less commonly in the saliva.  While a low amount of serum IgA may predispose some people to recurrent infections, an elevated serum IgA is nothing to worry about.  It means the person is making good amounts of antibody.

Question 3

what do iga levels on the lower end of normal mean?

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: It is unfortunate that you did not indicate why the Immunoglobulin levels were drawn; however I would say a low normal may mean nothing other than you have not had a recent infection to stimulate production. I would be worried if you have recurrent infections, if not it is not important.

Question 4

i was tested for celiac and the results were emailed to me. what iga levels are considered to be normal and abnormal?

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Ask dr: The lab report should include a normal range for that lab  or the doctor should have told you whether it was normal or abnormal.

Question 5

what do high serum  iga levels mean?

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Depends on values: Elevated IgA level might just represent an adequate response to an infection. If this is the case, when the infection is gone, the levels would come back to normal. Less common, they could be extremely high and might indicative of a proliferative disorder of the cells that produce the iga.

Question 6

what does it mean if i have high serum iga levels?

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How high?: Immunoglobulin A is present in serum (thus measurable by blood test), but its chief importance is in mucous membranes (respiratory tract and gut) and breast milk. Low levels can trigger infections like sinusitis and pneumonia. Mildly elevated levels can be normal, but higher values can be a sign of a form neoplasia (e.g. cancer) of plasma cells. See a hematologist/oncologist.

Question 7

is it recommended to also check my 11y/o son if my 13y/o daughter has positive hladq2 and hladq8 and elevted ttg iga levels?

Accepted Answer

Screening: Talk to his pediatrician. Depending on the family history, your sons' symptoms- if any and his state of growth and development, his pediatrician will decide.

Question 8

what does it mean if igm and iga levels drop lower?

Accepted Answer

IgM and IgA: Low levels of IgA and IgM may mean that you have an immune deficiency.  If they are only slightly low and your igg is normal and you are able to respond to vaccines and do not have a lot of infections, there may be nothing to worry about.  We need a lot of history and additional blood tests to understand what any particular level of antibodies in the blood means.

Question 9

what could it mean if igm and iga levels drop lower after being rechecked?

Accepted Answer

IgA, IgM: Were they low to start with? Did you attemt to treat them? Some variation is testing as well as the body is normal. Should be same lab, same method, similar results.

Question 10

my igg levels are about 5 times the normal limit, but the iga levels are normal. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

High IgG: I assume your doctor then requested a subclass analysis of igg. It is important to recognize that a monoclonal elevation may indicate a serious condition. Ask your doctor. If it is polyclonal meaning that there is a general increase in igg, it may be found with inflammatory or infectious states. Sometimes a hematologist, immunologist or oncologist is needed to track this down.

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I was tested for celiac and the results were emailed to me. what iga levels are considered to be normal and abnormal?

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What do high serum iga levels mean?

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What does it mean if i have high serum iga levels?

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Is it recommended to also check my 11y/o son if my 13y/o daughter has positive hladq2 and hladq8 and elevted ttg iga levels?

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What does it mean if igm and iga levels drop lower?

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What could it mean if igm and iga levels drop lower after being rechecked?

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My igg levels are about 5 times the normal limit, but the iga levels are normal. what does this mean?

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